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Time of India
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French Open 2025: Surly Sabalenka refuses to give Coco Gauff credit, blames herself for loss
Aryna Sabalenka in tears after the loss in the final to Coco Gauff (Image via AP /Thibault Camus) World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, devastated at losing the French Open final, refused to give credit to the champion Coco Gauff in her post-match press conference, looking at it as a final she lost rather than one the world No.2 won. The champion, unsurprisingly, disagreed. Sabalenka : Today sometimes it felt like she was hitting the ball from the frame. Somehow magically the ball lands in the court and (you) are on the backfoot. It felt like a joke, somebody above was laughing, like, 'Let's see if you can handle this.' Sabalenka : If Iga (Swiatek) would win (over) me the other day, she would go out today and get the win. Sabalenka : I was making unforced errors. I think she won the match not because she played incredible, (but) just because I made all of those mistakes from easy balls. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep. 6: Harish Thawani on cricket's TV market and the watershed moments Sabalenka : I already have a flight booked to Mykonos and alcohol, sugar. I'm just trying to be very polite now, but there is no other word that could describe what just happened today on the court. Tequila, gummy bears, and I don't know, swimming, being like the tourist for a couple of days. Poll Who do you think deserved to win the French Open final? Aryna Sabalenka Coco Gauff Gauff disagrees Gauff : I don't agree with that… Last time I played - no shade to Iga or anything - I won in straight sets. I don't think that's a fair thing to say. The way Aryna was playing the last few weeks, she was the favourite to win. I think she was the best person that I could have played in the final. I got the hardest matchup if you go on stats alone. Obviously, Iga being a champion here, it was going to be a tough match either way. But, yeah, I think regardless of who I played, I had a good shot to win, and I definitely had that belief. You know how it played out.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I hope one day the fans recognize', Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks down in tears after last Liverpool game
L Tired of too many ads? go ad free now iverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold bid an emotional farewell at Anfield on Sunday, lifting the Premier League trophy amid cheers from fans who had previously booed him. The Liverpool-born star, ending his 20-year journey with the club, made his final appearance in a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace before his impending move to Real Madrid. Alexander-Arnold came on for the second half of the match, receiving a warm welcome from supporters who had earlier expressed their displeasure when he announced his departure. During the trophy presentation, fans in the Kop stand celebrated as Alexander-Arnold, an academy graduate, lifted the Premier League trophy. He responded by waving to the crowd and kissing his shirt badge. What did Trent say? "I didn't know what to expect stepping out at Anfield after what had happened a few weeks ago. I wanted to play for the club one more time and Arne Slot trusted me to play. To get the reception I got means more than anything," Alexander-Arnold told Sky Sports. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 5: Shane Watson on how IPL gave him a lifeline & his tribute to Phil Hughes "I've played hundreds of games for the club but I've never felt so loved and cared for than today. Hand on my heart I hope one day the fans will be able to recognise the hard work and everything I have done for the team. There wasn't a day, minute, second that I didn't think about the team. Twenty years is a very long time but I've loved every single minute of it. The ups and the downs. It's been an honour and privilege to be part of. I'll remember this day. It's very special for me. It goes down as the best day of my life." "They were brilliant again today as they were throughout the whole season, as they were towards Trent," Liverpool manager Arne Slot said after the game. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "I'm very happy for him and everyone in and around the club that things worked out the way they did. Everybody could see how difficult he had it after the game. That tells you how hard it is to leave a club like this. That's all we can try to do, to make it so hard for the players to leave. " Poll How do you feel about Trent Alexander-Arnold's departure from Liverpool? Sad to see him go Excited for his new journey Should have finished his career at his boyhood club The club is reportedly considering Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong as Alexander-Arnold's replacement. Liverpool is also pursuing Frimpong's teammate Florian Wirtz in what could be a club-record deal. Alluding to the summer transfer window and Liverpool's potential signings, defender Virgil van Dijk said that
Time of India
20-05-2025
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- Time of India
'It's in our control': Mahela Jayawardene backs Mumbai Indians to seal IPL playoff berth
head coach expressed confidence in his team's ability to qualify for the , insisting they've "always been in contention" following a six-match winning streak. The five-time champions now face a must-win clash against at the on Wednesday, with a playoff berth on the line. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'It's in our control. It's a great position to be here,' Jayawardene said during MI's training session on Tuesday. 'The message from me to the boys was to focus on our routines, the way we train, the way we plan, and how we've approached the tournament.' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. A win over Delhi will secure MI the fourth and final playoff spot alongside Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings. However, a loss would put their fate in the hands of other results, particularly the DC vs PBKS match on May 24. 'We've played good cricket to deserve to be in that situation. We'll go out and try and play our best game of cricket tomorrow,' Jayawardene added. Commenting on the updated playing conditions allowing one extra hour per match to counter weather disruptions, Jayawardene remained cautiously optimistic. 'If it helps, it helps, but if you have serious rain, I don't know whether the extra hour is going to matter. Still, everyone would prefer a game over a washout.' Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 5: Shane Watson on how IPL gave him a lifeline & his tribute to Phil Hughes On squad availability, he confirmed replacements were lined up for departing overseas players: 'Two of them — Richard Gleeson and Charith Asalanka — are already here. Jonny (Bairstow) will arrive tomorrow.' Jayawardene praised his side's resilience: 'We were in a similar must-win scenario after being 4-1. The boys reacted well. Even in the last game, we gave ourselves a great opportunity.'
Time of India
19-05-2025
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- Time of India
Sanjiv Goenka brutally roasted after his reaction to Rishabh Pant dismissal in LSG vs SRH IPL 2025 match
Sanjiv Goenka, co-owner of Lucknow Super Giants (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Sanjiv Goenka , the co-owner of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), found himself at the centre of a social media storm after a video showing his exit from the team's balcony went viral on Monday. The incident occurred during LSG's crunch IPL 2025 game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Ekana Stadium. The flashpoint came in the 12th over of the innings when Rishabh Pant , promoted to No. 3 in a must-win game, was dismissed for just seven runs. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The LSG captain looked to work a full delivery from Eshan Malinga but ended up lobbing a soft catch back to the bowler, who took a stunning diving grab. Goenka, clearly disappointed, stormed out of the balcony, an action that was quickly picked up by cameras and exploded across social media. Fans were quick to react, with many criticising Goenka's public show of frustration and calling it unsportsmanlike. Memes, jokes, and heated opinions soon flooded social media platforms, turning Goenka's reaction into one of the day's biggest talking points. Pant's form this season has been a concern, having scored only 135 runs from 12 matches at an average of just over 12. His poor shot selection in such a crucial game only amplified the backlash. While Pant flopped once again, Mitchell Marsh (65) and Aiden Markram (61) had given SRH a flying start, hammering the LSG bowlers in the powerplay. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 5: Shane Watson on how IPL gave him a lifeline & his tribute to Phil Hughes Despite efforts from Nicholas Pooran (45) to push the total beyond 200, LSG's momentum dipped sharply in the middle overs. With the playoff race heating up, every decision and every dismissal carries weight. And in this case, it wasn't just the players under pressure—Goenka's emotional outburst proved owners aren't immune to the heat of the moment either. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ben Stokes says no to alcohol to stay fit for Test series vs India
Widely regarded as England's all-time best amongst all-rounders, 33-year-old has been out of action ever since December 2024. The test skipper has been in recovery ever since and is expected to return for the one-off test against Zimbabwe set to commence on May 22. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Stokes' recovery post-surgery has nearly concluded, and the veteran hopes to play a significant role against Zimbabwe in the test to come. Speaking to the Untapped podcast, Stokes admitted that recovering from injuries have become significantly more challenging for him, and that he has to put in so much effort just to be in a position that allows him to give his best for the team. The player, after the 2023 Indian Premier League season, also opted out of successive auctions to prolong his Test career. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. "After my first major injury, I remember the shock of it, after the initial adrenaline had stopped, thinking: 'How has this happened? We did have a bit of a drink four or five nights ago, could that have played a part? It wouldn't have helped", said Stokes. Ben Stokes EXCLUSIVE: My England Career & New Relationship With Alcohol Reflecting on what changed in his attitude towards drinking, the Englishman added, "OK, I need to start changing what I do.' I don't think I'll ever be completely sober but I've not had a drink since 2 January. I said to myself: 'Not until I finish my injury rehab and get back on the field.' I think the day I wake up and can't be bothered to do the training programme is getting towards that time you don't really want it any more. But I haven't got any interest in stopping. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 5: Shane Watson on how IPL gave him a lifeline & his tribute to Phil Hughes While Stokes later clarified that he has no plans on giving up drinking completely, it is imperative that he abstains form the same until he has fully recovered and able to perform at the peak of his abilities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The player has also signed with an alcohol-free spirits brand called CleanCo, and admitted that his urge to drink nowadays is rather moderate. Poll Do you believe Stokes made the right choice by opting out of IPL auctions? Unsure It depends on his recovery No, he should play both formats Yes, for his Test career Stokes first injured himself at the hundred, after which he tore his hamstring, needing surgery in the tour of New Zealand in December.
